the month >> big cuts at the pentagon. the defense department has started laying off thousands of contract and temporary civilian workers. all told the agency is letting 46-thousand people go. it's an effort to reduce spending, ahead of possible mandatory budget cuts in march. if congress fails to reach a deal on deficit reduction, the military will be forced to reduce its budget by billions of dollars. >> let us take a look at the weather. depending on where we look. the number right from the golden gate bridge. we are starting to see some spotty conditions in the east bay. temperatures are in the 40's in santa rosa off. folow 50s through concord cured and 54 degrees and san jose. taking a look at satellite and radar. not that much moisture. but it is ushering in that cooler air from the gulf of alaska. we can see mostly moisture is staying out of our area. but for us, mainly dry and sunny but mild temperatures. for the afternoon highs. redwood city, palo alto. and 56 degrees in sunnyvale. those mid 50s along the delta as